What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Electrical & Electronic Technician position at Inside Higher Ed?
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Department:University Hospital | Facilities Systems
Join our team as a Facilities Electrical and Electronics Systems Technician, where you'll help maintain and repair critical electrical and electronic systems across campus. You’ll work under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor and ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Location:University Hospital (0870)
Position Type:Regular
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:Second Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Department:University Hospital | Facilities Systems
Join our team as a Facilities Electrical and Electronics Systems Technician, where you'll help maintain and repair critical electrical and electronic systems across campus. You’ll work under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor and ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Branch Circuitry: Install and repair circuits, lighting, switches, outlets, and electrical panels.
- Electronic Systems: Maintain nurse call systems, automated lighting, TVs, clocks, and motors.
- Electrical Distribution: Work on motor controls, transformers, generators, panels, and circuits.
- Pneumatic Transport Systems: Maintain pneumatic tube and waste flow systems.
- Fire Alarm Systems: Respond to alerts, repair components, and update system software.
- Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
- Document work and regulatory tests.
- Assist and train other technicians.
- Communicate with customers and coworkers.
- Attend meetings, training, and professional development sessions.
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical/electronic systems, including 1 year troubleshooting circuits or microprocessor-controlled equipment.
- Ability to obtain an OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card during probation.
- Demonstrated competence in two technical specialties during probation.
- Basic understanding of university building design standards (BDS).
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, follow safety protocols, and use hand/power tools.
- Knowledge of AC/DC theory, Ohm’s Law, PLCs, and system design.
- May work overtime and be subject to 24-hour emergency call.
- Shift, hours, and location may vary based on operational needs.
- Must support the university’s values of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Location:University Hospital (0870)
Position Type:Regular
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:Second Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.